Re: gardenwriters Digest, Vol 124, Issue 3

**J* L* <j*@gardener.com>**

I am testing a new product, ADIOS...out of Canada....it is OMRI ok and kills broadleaves only.....dandelions so far....Ohio state got 100% kill!!! Also kills poison ivy, kudzu and ragweed....google A.D.I.O.S.....they will be at Quebec show....liked it so much that I got them to distribute in Alaska this year...

Teaming Two Out Wednesday!!!!

jeff

Plant A Row For The Hungry...and read "TEAMING WITH MICROBES: THE ORGANIC GARDENER'S GUIDE TO THE SOIL FOOD WEB." 

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> Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 09:40:42 -0400
> From: Catriona Erler <catriona@catrionatudorerler.com>
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> What natural weed control methods do you recommend in place of RoundUp?  Please share thoughts and experiences, including possible recipes such as for a vinegar spray.   I used boiling water to kill weeds in the cracks of my driveway.  What do others do?  
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> Many thanks,
> Catriona
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> From: Phyllis Gricus <Phyllis@LandscapeDesignStudio.com>
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> Hi Catriona,
> I've been using Burnout weed killer with great success. Its active ingredients are citric acid and clove oil. The timing of an application is important?it must be applied on a dry, warm day. Young weeds will be gone with one dose. More mature, well-rooted, weeds will need a second application.
> 
> I really like the fragrance too, it's like a potpourri for the yard.
> 
> I've been interested in trying the burning method with a propane torch, However, I haven't made the investment in the equipment. Does anyone here have experience with flame weeding?
> 
> Best,
> Phyllis
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> Phyllis Gricus, Garden Designer
> Landscape Design Studio
> 1453 Wightman St.
> Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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> On May 6, 2013, at 9:40 AM, Catriona Erler wrote:
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>> What natural weed control methods do you recommend in place of RoundUp?  Please share thoughts and experiences, including possible recipes such as for a vinegar spray.   I used boiling water to kill weeds in the cracks of my driveway.  What do others do?  
>> 
>> Many thanks,
>> Catriona
>> 
>> Catriona Tudor Erler
>> 965 Pintail Lane
>> Charlottesville, VA 22903
>> 434 953-6780
>> Catriona@CatrionaTudorErler.com
>> www.CatrionaTudorErler.com
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> Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 10:53:35 -0400
> From: Geri Laufer <gerilaufer@gmail.com>
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> cover with plastic or pour on boiling water are the simplest
> silly little video
> http://video.about.com/landscaping/Best-Organic-Weed-Control-Methods.htm
> Best,
> Geri
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> On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 10:46 AM, Phyllis Gricus <
> Phyllis@landscapedesignstudio.com> wrote:
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>> Hi Catriona,
>> I've been using Burnout weed killer with great success. Its active
>> ingredients are citric acid and clove oil. The timing of an application is
>> important?it must be applied on a dry, warm day. Young weeds will be gone
>> with one dose. More mature, well-rooted, weeds will need a second
>> application.
>> 
>> I really like the fragrance too, it's like a potpourri for the yard.
>> 
>> I've been interested in trying the burning method with a propane torch,
>> However, I haven't made the investment in the equipment. Does anyone here
>> have experience with flame weeding?
>> 
>> Best,
>> Phyllis
>> 
>> Phyllis Gricus, Garden Designer
>> Landscape Design Studio
>> 1453 Wightman St.
>> Pittsburgh, PA 15217
>> 
>> 412.654.8693
>> 
>> 
>> On May 6, 2013, at 9:40 AM, Catriona Erler wrote:
>> 
>>> What natural weed control methods do you recommend in place of RoundUp?
>> Please share thoughts and experiences, including possible recipes such as
>> for a vinegar spray.   I used boiling water to kill weeds in the cracks of
>> my driveway.  What do others do?
>>> 
>>> Many thanks,
>>> Catriona
>>> 
>>> Catriona Tudor Erler
>>> 965 Pintail Lane
>>> Charlottesville, VA 22903
>>> 434 953-6780
>>> Catriona@CatrionaTudorErler.com
>>> www.CatrionaTudorErler.com
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> Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 11:05:10 -0400
> From: loisdan@juno.com
> Subject: Re: [GWL] natural weed control
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> I'd be interested to try Burnout. I have a problem with ground ivy and
> nothing, including Roundup, gets rid of it. Boiling water only works if
> the water is poured in copious amounts while it's still bubbling --
> dangerous and lots of trips to the stove.
> 
> I have used a propane torch (originally purchased for melting ice on
> steps) with moderate results. I've used it on pavement and loose gravel.
> It takes a long time to do individual plants if they hold a lot of
> moisture, and the weeds come back the next season, but you don't have to
> bend or kneel :-) . 
> 
> Regards,
> Lois
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> Lois J. de Vries
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> On Mon, 6 May 2013 10:46:26 -0400 Phyllis Gricus
> <Phyllis@LandscapeDesignStudio.com> writes:
>> Hi Catriona,
>> I've been using Burnout weed killer with great success.
> 
>> I've been interested in trying the burning method with a propane 
>> torch, However, I haven't made the investment in the equipment. Does 
>> anyone here have experience with flame weeding?
> 
> 
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> Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 15:49:47 +0000
> From: Susan McCoy <susan@gardenmediagroup.com>
> Subject: [GWL] Tropical paradise landscape designers needed for story
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> Calling all landscape designers: Do you create lush tropical decks or patios with tropical plants? Let me know. I need some people to be interviewed for a national story. Suzi
> 
> Suzi McCoy
> 520 W. State Street
> Kennett Square, PA 19348
> Phone 610-444-3040
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